Standard Specifications for Highway Construction
Standard specifications for highway construction serves as a standard reference in construction contracts.
The specifications outline minimum requirements for highway construction in British Columbia. Where modifications are necessary to suit local conditions they will be specified in special provisions for each contract.
2020 Standard Specifications
The 2020 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction is completed and is adopted November 1, 2020.
- 2020 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Volume 1 (20MB PDF)
November 1, 2020 - 2020 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction Volume 2 (45MB PDF)
November 1, 2020
Amendments
Amendments the Standard Specifications are detailed below.
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Special Provisions Appendix for Amendments to the 2020 Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (PDF, 2.3 MB)
Adopted November 1, 2020
Updated February 8, 2023
Details
- Section 202 - Roadway and Drainage Excavation
- Section 502 - Asphalt Pavement Construction (EPS)
- Section 908 - Preservative Treatment - Wood Products
Historical Standard Specifications 2004-2016
Standard specifications for highway construction for previous years are available for review.